HormoneTherapy Institute
Effective Date: 09/2025

This Privacy Policy describes how HormoneTherapy Institute (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects the personal and health information of visitors to our website and patients of our medical practice specializing in women’s health, menopause, perimenopause, weight loss, and hormonal imbalance treatment.

1. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PRIVACY RIGHTS

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with all applicable federal and state privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 603A, and other applicable Nevada privacy laws. This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through our website and in connection with our medical services.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect the following categories of information:

Personal Information: Name, address, email address, phone number, date of birth, insurance information, and other identifiers.

Protected Health Information (PHI): Medical history, diagnosis information, treatment records, laboratory results, hormone levels, weight management data, menopause/perimenopause symptoms and treatment information, prescription information, and other health-related information.

Website Usage Information: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and other analytics data collected through cookies and similar technologies.

Communication Information: Information provided when you contact us through our website, email, or patient portal.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Providing medical treatment and healthcare services
• Processing appointments and managing patient care
• Billing and insurance claim processing
• Communicating with you about your health, appointments, and practice updates
• Improving our medical services and patient care
• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
• Protecting the safety and security of our patients and staff
• Website optimization and analytics

4. INFORMATION SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Treatment: With other healthcare providers involved in your care, including specialists, laboratories, and pharmacies.

Payment: With insurance companies, billing services, and other entities necessary for payment processing.

Healthcare Operations: For quality assessment, training, credentialing, and other operational purposes.

Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.

Health and Safety: When necessary to prevent a serious threat to health or safety.

With Your Consent: When you provide written authorization for specific disclosures.

We will not sell, rent, or share your personal or health information for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

5. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER HIPAA AND NEVADA LAW

You have the following rights regarding your information:

• Right to access and receive copies of your medical records
• Right to request amendments to incorrect information
• Right to request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures
• Right to request confidential communications
• Right to receive an accounting of disclosures
• Right to receive notice of any security breaches affecting your information
• Right to file a complaint with our office or the Department of Health and Human Services

Under Nevada law, you also have the right to request that we not share your medical records for marketing purposes and to opt-out of certain information sharing.

6. DATA SECURITY

We implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure access controls and authentication measures
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Employee training on privacy and security
• Business Associate Agreements with third-party service providers

7. PATIENT PORTAL SECURITY

If we offer a patient portal, access requires secure authentication. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials. Please notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account.

8. MINORS’ PRIVACY

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under 18 without parental consent. Nevada law provides certain privacy rights to minors regarding reproductive health services. We comply with all applicable laws regarding minors’ health information privacy.

9. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and collect analytics data. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Essential cookies required for website functionality cannot be disabled.

10. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.

11. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Effective Date” at the top indicates when the policy was last revised. We will notify you of material changes through our website or other appropriate means.

12. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions about this Privacy Policy, to exercise your privacy rights, or to file a complaint, please contact our Privacy Officer:

Hormone Therapy Institute
Attention: Privacy Officer
2637 W Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 130
Henderson, Nevada 89052
Phone: (702) 568-6108
Email: support@hormonetherapyinstitute.com

You may also file a complaint with:

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office for Civil Rights
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Phone: 1-877-696-6775
Website: www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints/

13. NEVADA SPECIFIC PROVISIONS

In accordance with Nevada Revised Statutes:

• We will not disclose your medical records to third parties for marketing purposes without your written consent
• Nevada residents have the right to request that certain personal information not be sold
• We maintain records of any security breaches and will notify affected individuals as required by law

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By using our website or receiving treatment at our practice, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.